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Three in hospital after serious collision between police car and Audi in Northampton village

Three people have been taken to hospital after a serious collision in a Northampton village, involving a police car and an Audi.

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Drug dealer who entered UK in breach of deportation order jailed after 51 wraps of cocaine found in car in Northampton village

A drug dealer who entered the UK in breach of a deportation order has been jailed, after 51 wraps of cocaine were found in a car in a Northampton village.

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Looking for beautiful blooms? The 9 best rated florists across Northampton, according to Google reviews

Take a look at the nine best rated florists across Northampton, according to Google reviews.

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PICTURES: Around 300 people attend fourth annual Luke Abrahams Memorial Football Tournament at Northamptonshire football club

Around 300 people came together on Saturday June 27 for the fourth annual Luke Abrahams Memorial Football Tournament at a Northamptonshire football club.

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IN PICTURES: 10 of Northampton’s leading sweet treat businesses and where to find these gems across town

Take a look at 10 of Northampton’s leading sweet treat businesses and where to find these gems across the town.

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Summer has arrived – here are three more businesses I’ll be supporting for the first time this season

Summer has arrived and here are three more businesses I’ll be supporting for the first time this season.

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East Midlands Ambulance Service declares critical incident after period of sustained pressure

East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EMAS), which covers Northamptonshire, declared a critical incident on Saturday after period of ‘sustained pressure’.

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Drivers warned to expect delays as British Grand Prix returns to Silverstone

Motorists are being urged to plan ahead and allow extra time for their journeys as hundreds of thousands of fans head to Silverstone for this week's Formula 1 British Grand Prix.

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In pictures: Fans celebrate as England moves on to the final 32 after win against Panama

It was a very different atmosphere in pubs across Northampton on Saturday night as England got the job done and topped their group in the World Cup

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Seven West Northants schools and nurseries earn Food for Life awards

Schools and early years settings across West Northamptonshire have been recognised for helping children develop healthier eating habits after achieving Food for Life Awards.

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World Cup football fever prompts RSPCA plea to help save wildlife this summer

As World Cup fever continues to sweep the country, the RSPCA is urging football fans across Northamptonshire to safely store away goal netting after a series of wildlife rescues involving animals becoming trapped.

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Full closure order issued on flat in Northampton after partial order on whole block issued earlier this year

A full closure order has been issued for a flat in Northampton, after a partial closure order for the whole block was issued earlier this year.

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Men who claimed to work for gardening business conned two residents in one day in Northamptonshire town

Men, who claimed to work for a legitimate gardening business, conned two residents in a Northamptonshire town in one day.

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Former Northampton Saints player Matt Dawson backs national antibiotics campaign

When Matt Dawson was sat at his two-year-old son’s bedside wondering whether he would survive, he realised just how valuable medical research can be.

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Thirty-six-year-old man arrested after teenage girl was sexually assaulted in Northampton

Detectives investigating a sexual assault in Northampton have made an arrest, Northamptonshire Police have reported.

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COURT ROUND-UP: Who's been sentenced from Northampton, Daventry, Cogenhoe and Roade

These cases dealt with by magistrates include drink driving, assault, threatening behaviour, possession of cannabis, sending an obscene message…

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Nigerian Northampton uni student told he'll be deported after 100mph, twelve mile police chase along A45 to Wellingborough

A young man on a student visa drove his Mercedes at more than 100mph away from the police, barging into vehicles on the A45 to try and get away.

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New Northamptonshire growth board launched to boost jobs, investment and skills across county

A new body to drive economic growth and innovation in the county has been launched by Northampton MP Mike Reader.

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From Northampton to worldwide: Footwear brand celebrates decade of combining British design with Italian craftsmanship

A Northampton-based footwear brand is celebrating a decade of combining British design with Italian craftsmanship and serving customers all over the world.

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Two businesses have announced closures in Northants market town this month – independents need your support

Two businesses have sadly announced their upcoming closures in a Northamptonshire market town this month, and this emphasises that independents need your support now more than ever.